Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Riverside County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
35 topics in taxes budget
Property seizure and tax collector grievances
Property tax procedures and public hearing access
Election integrity / budget question
Board procedures and Desert Recreation District Measure P
Government debt
Meeting procedures and Teeter Plan
Budget and public safety
TUMF program recognition
Moreno Valley term limits and sales tax
County procurement cards
Temecula Wine Country Tourism Marketing District
Measure A sales tax renewal
Legislative report / state mandates
FY 2026/27 budget amendments
Measure A renewal transit share
Measure A nonprofit matching requirement
Unincorporated Communities Initiative funding
County leadership and human capital
Treasurer's investment policy (Item 2.13)
Third quarter budget report (Item 3.7)
Excess proceeds claim (21.6)
Ordinance 1008 audit committee (3.4)
Treasurer's investment report (2.14)
Aumentum software agreement (3.3)
County budget and vendors
Political signs / tax auction harassment
County treasury assets audit
First 5 vendor contracts
Office on Aging consultant spending
Tax-defaulted timeshare properties
Third District UCI funding
Vendors list / public records
County vendor list / Stone Ridge SP 239
County vendor spending records
TUMF revenue decline
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Riverside County from local and regional media.
California General Election 2026: Statewide Results
We’re tracking races across the state, including races for governor, lieutenant governor, U.S. Congress and the California State Legislature.
Nov 4, 2026California General Election 2026: Riverside County Results
We’re tracking races across Riverside County, including local results for state and federal elections. Initial results are expected shortly after 8 p.m.
Nov 4, 2026Riversiders Say They Trust Midterm Election Integrity, Despite Voter Fraud Claims
Tuesday’s election was held just one week after the U.S. Department of Justice sent a letter to the Riverside County Registrar of Voters asking the department to withhold 1,355 mail-in ballots. The request was part of a larger claim of voter fraud ac...
Nov 4, 2026Riverside Departments Preparing For ‘Wet Winter’ Ahead Of Potentially Historic El Niño
Riverside’s Public Works Department, which is responsible for a myriad of city services, has started to prepare for potentially historic rains this winter.
Nov 4, 2026Hemet Unified Puts $225M Bond Measure Before Voters
Hemet Unified School District is hoping voters will support Measure I, a $225 million bond initiative, this November to address critical facility needs across its campuses.
Nov 3, 2026Resident Group Behind Sheriff’s Investigation Again Brings Election Concerns To Supervisors
Comments come after state-ordered forensic audit says REIT’s allegations of ballot discrepancy “unfounded."
Nov 3, 2026Public Meeting Roundup — November 2-6
One of the best ways to get involved in your community is to attend public meetings of county, city and school district elected officials.
Nov 2, 2026California Big City Mayors Demand $1B Homeless Funding
California Big City Mayors Demand $1B Homeless Funding Hoodline
Nov 1, 2026How Much Do 2 Riverside City Council Elections Cost? New Campaign Filings Show About $600k
Latest filings show the four candidates running for two Riverside City Council seats have spent just under $600,000 combined.
Oct 31, 2026Campaign Filings Show Large Funding Gap In Riverside Unified Trustee Race
Since the start of the year, Noemi Hernandez Alexander’s campaign has received just shy of $58,500 in monetary and non-monetary contributions. Both Duffy Atkinson and Jinane Annous have raised less than $10,000.
Oct 30, 2026City Leaders, Public Thank Retiring City Manager And Fire Chief
Council members and residents praised Scott Stiles and Paul Alvarado Wednesday for storm response and public service. Both men gave the credit to their staffs and the community.
Oct 30, 2026Riverside County Reps Say Election Fair, Secure Amid Voter Fraud Claims
The tour and the press conference were held days after the ROV received a letter from the DOJ asking the department to withhold 1,355 mail-in ballots as part of a larger claim of voter fraud across the state.
Oct 30, 2026